Bethel University

McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Bethel University, based in McKenzie, Tennessee, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,547 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,482 ten years after enrollment, which is 17% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 35.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $27,249, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.74x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,595 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Business, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$47,482

Graduation Rate

35.0%

Median Debt

$27,249

Average Net Price

$12,595

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.94x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

1.74x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,547

Admission Rate

60.2%

Average SAT

972

Retention Rate

53.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$18,712

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,712

Pell Grant Rate

31.7%

Federal Loan Rate

38.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$11,871

Income $30K–$48K

$17,356

Income $48K–$75K

$11,713

Income $110K+

$15,163

Student Demographics

Women

58.4%

White

50.5%

Black

28.2%

Hispanic

6.5%

Asian

0.9%

Two or More Races

3.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

33.5%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Preaccredited)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (30)

Bachelor (21)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	$60,102	254
Registered Nursing	$80,794	85
Psychology	Not reported	67
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$62,967	65
Homeland Security	$79,079	65
Sports & Fitness	$48,730	57
Teacher Education	Not reported	33
Secondary Education	Not reported	26
Ecology	Not reported	19
Biology	Not reported	17
Public Administration	Not reported	16
History	Not reported	15
Mathematics	Not reported	13
English Language & Literature	Not reported	11
Fine Arts	Not reported	11
Sociology	Not reported	9
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Not reported	7
Religion	Not reported	5
Audiovisual Communications	Not reported	4
Music	Not reported	3

Master (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$135,391	147
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$59,965	56
Education	$58,122	0
Business	$70,110	0

Associate (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business	Not reported	117
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$57,864	92
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	65
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	17

Show 1 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Religious Music and Worship	Bachelor	2